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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUA_indianapolis-motor-speedway_Indianapolis-IN.html
Constructed in 1909, the Speedway has contributed significantly to the advancement of automotive technology and development of safety devices. It is unchallenged as the world's oldest continuously operated race course and the site of the largest o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJT_camp-morton_Indianapolis-IN.html
Site selected by Lew Wallace as training camp for volunteers on old State Fairgrounds in 1861 and named for Governor Oliver P. Morton. Used as a camp for Confederate prisoners, 1862-65. Col. Richard Owen, Commandant.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJS_joseph-w-summers-memorial-bridge_Indianapolis-IN.html
Built in 1917, this Neo-Classical, reinforced concrete arch bridge was designed by nationally prominent landscape architect, George Kessler. In 1991 the bridge was named in honor of State Representative Joseph Summers, who served with distinction …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJR_calvin-fletcher_Indianapolis-IN.html
Born 1798 in Ludlow, Vermont, Fletcher and his wife Sarah came to this newly-named state capital 1821. They lived here 1839-1855 on a 269-acre farm, Wood Lawn, which encompassed most of today's Fletcher Place Historic District. He was active and i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJP_milestones-in-nursing_Indianapolis-IN.html
1859. Completion of the first building of the Indianapolis City Hospital, forerunner of Marion County General Hospital. Founder of this oldest general hospital in Indiana was Livingston Dunlap, M.D.
1861-1865. The first patients were admitted w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJN_home-of-charles-warren-fairbanks_Indianapolis-IN.html
May 11, 1852 - June 4, 1918. Prominent lawyer of Indianapolis; Keynote convention speaker, 1896; United States Senator, 1897-1905; Vice-President of the United States, 1905-1909; and Vice-Presidential candidate in 1916.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJL_crispus-attucks-high-school_Indianapolis-IN.html
Built 1927 to serve as the only public high school for Indianapolis' black population. Integrated 1970 under court-ordered desegregation. Converted to junior high, 1986. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1989. Named for patriot of Am…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJJ_28th-regiment-usct_Indianapolis-IN.html
Indiana's only African-American Civil War regiment served as part of the 28th Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops. African-American infantry was authorized in 1863 to help fill federal quota for soldiers. The Reverend Willis Revels was recruiting offi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJH_widows-and-orphans-friends-society_Indianapolis-IN.html
Society created by Indianapolis Benevolent Society 1849 to provide relief for indigent widows and orphans; incorporated 1851 by Indiana General Assembly. Opened its first orphanage on this site 1855. White House Conference in 1909 focused attentio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJC_holy-rosary-danish-church-historic-district_Indianapolis-IN.html
Platted 1854; now bounded by South East Street, Virginia Avenue, and interstates 65/70. Early residents were Germans, Irish, Scots, and Welsh. Danes resided in area circa 1870-1890. By 1910, ninety percent of area residents were Italian immigrants…